The publisher also claimed the second spot on the chart with Flashpoint #5, which sold 94,000 units. Marvel Comics' Fear Itself #5 occupied third place shifting 90,000 copies.

DC's recent success sees the publisher gain ground on market leader Marvel. The company's marketshare rose from 30.55% to 30.73% in terms of dollars. Its share of product increased from 34.76% to 34.84%, putting it in touching distance of its competitor's 37.34% dollar and 42.47% product share.

The publisher is expected to claim even more of the market next month when sales figures for the rest of its 'New 52' launch lineup will be taken into account.